iPhone 16 Pro models have larger screen sizes
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch display, and the Apple 16 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch display, which is larger than the displays of the previous models (iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max), which measured 6.1 inches. 6.7 inches respectively. The new models also have what Apple says are the “thinnest bezels of any Apple product” and “our best iPhone displays yet.”
Apple iPhone 16 Pro model launched in India at lower price than iPhone 15 Pro model
Apple’s new iPhone is priced lower than its predecessor for the first time. The launch price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is Rs 15,000 less than iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The lower price is a result of tariff cuts announced in the recent federal budget and Apple manufacturing iPhone 16 Pro models in India – for the first time ever.
After two years, non-Pro iPhone models get new processors
Two years later, Apple upgraded its entire new iPhone lineup with processors. That means all four new iPhones—iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max—come with new processors. Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will run Apple’s new SOC A18, while iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are powered by A18 Pro.
Apple iPhone 16 series equipped with physical camera button
Apple’s entire iPhone 16 lineup introduces a new capacitive button on the side called “Camera Control.” This button is designed to simplify photo and video capture. In addition, the action buttons that were only available on the iPhone 15 Pro models are now available on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. It replaces the traditional silent switch. Apple claims to have reinforced the iPhone 16 with the toughest glass yet to protect the display from scratches. The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Plus has a larger 6.7-inch display. Camera controls are touch sensitive. Just press once to take a photo, while sliding your finger along the button adjusts the zoom level.
Apple Watch gets one of its biggest upgrades ever with Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Watch turns 10 years old this year (2024). To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Apple Watch, Apple launched Apple Watch Series 10, the biggest update to Apple Watch ever. Apple Watch Series 10 is the first Apple Watch to feature a wide-angle OLED display, allowing users to better view the watch from certain angles. Apple also calls it the company’s “thinnest Apple Watch ever.” A tough, lighter, higher quality alternative to traditional materials.
Apple isn’t launching two Apple Watch successors – the cheapest and the most expensive
It’s also surprising that Apple hasn’t announced successors to its two smartwatch lines – the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch SE 2. ——Apple Watch Ultra Launched in 2022 and updated in 2023, this year Apple only announced new colors for this smartwatch and made some other minor updates. The Apple Watch SE 2 is an affordable version of the Apple Watch that was first launched in 2020 and has been released every few years since. Analysts predict that Apple will also launch the third-generation Apple Watch SE this year.
AirPods Max still haven’t been completely updated after four years
Apple launched its most premium headphones in 2020, AirPods Max. This year, Apple announced a few updates, such as new color options and support for USB-C, but that’s about it. Those looking forward to the next generation of AirPods Max are still waiting.
Basic storage space remains unchanged for all iPhone models this year
There are no changes to the base store for each new iPhone model (iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max). This means that Apple has retained the same basic storage for the iPhone 16 series as the iPhone 15 series models. This means 128GB for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 256GB.
Non-Pro AirPods get ANC function for the first time
Apple has added ANC support to its non-Pro AirPod models for the first time. As Apple says, “AirPods 4 brings ANC to open earbud designs for the first time with an add-on model. With upgraded microphones, the power of the H2 chip, and advanced computational audio, AirPods 4 with ANC helps reduce ambient noise. ANC-enabled AirPods 4 deliver the most natural listening experience across hardware and software, and also introduce smart features such as Transparency Mode, which lets users understand their surroundings and dynamically blends Transparency Mode to lower them when users start talking to people nearby. media volume.
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